Part 1 - The Law And Trends Relating
To Illegal Drugs
A national qualification
designed for managers and licensees running licensed premises
in England and Wales. Designed to raise awareness of the prevailing
illegal drugs scene, it gives a basic knowledge and understanding
of the law pertaining to the misuse and supply of controlled drugs
on licensed premises.
Learning Outcomes
- For this session:
- Drug Trends
- Drugs Legislation
- Offences under the
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
- Licensing Act 2003
- Revocation of a Licence
- Drug Misuse Act
2005
- The Law Explained
- The Need for Action
- The Role of Licensing
Authorities and the Licensee
- Drug Problems Peculiar
to Licensed Premises
Part 2 - Operational Guidelines
Provides operational
guidelines to help licensees or managers deal effectively with
any drug related problems in their venues. It also provides guidance
as to the development of policies and strategies to prevent such
problems arising on licensed premises.
Learning Outcomes - For this session:
- Tackling Drug Misuse
- Need Assessment
- Know How to Deal
with Users and Dealers
- Devising a Drug
Strategy
- Finding or Confiscating
Drugs
- Seized Drugs from
Customers
- Disposal of Found/Confiscated
Drugs
- Making Notes and
Keeping a Record
- Designing out Drugs
in a Venue
- Public Safety Issues
- Multi-Agency Liaison
and Partnerships
- Implementing a Drug
Strategy
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Examination
- The examination
is closed book with 40 multiple-choice questions.
- To pass a candidate
has to answer 25 questions correctly within the 45 minutes allowed.
- The tutor marks
the answer sheets and results are issued during the day
- This is an in house
qualification.
What support material
is available?
- A specially designed
handbook which contains all the material required for the examination
and professional training.
- Distance Learners
have access to thier own tutor via e-mail.
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